Defining the Role of Government

The government's primary role is to invest in services that are essential for its population but are not provided by the private sector. This often occurs when the private sector finds these services unprofitable or lacks the necessary vision and resources to deliver them. For instance, the US Postal Service was established to ensure that the need for mail delivery across the growing country was met when no private entity was willing or able to do so effectively. Thus, a well-functioning government should focus on sectors that require investment and support, ensuring that basic needs are met where the market fails.